Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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Employer:                   WestRock Services, LLC (d/b/a Smurfit Westrock)

Job Title:                     Staff Engineer Process Control (multiple openings)

ATR:                            ATR58420

Job Location:             7320 Mill Rd, Florence, SC 29506

Job Type:                    Full Time

 

Travel:                         No

Telecommute:            No

Job Duties: 

Utilize modern process control theory to design and configure systems on new and existing processesAssist project engineers and managers in the planning, development, and implementation of capital projectsEngage in development of short and long-term planning of system upgrades and migrationsDuring project design, assists with coordinating the development of control logic and system configuration between the Operating Department and control system suppliers. Participate infactory checkout of equipment prior to delivery to confirm design and functionalityAssist with the development of operator training manuals and assists with control system operator trainingGenerate procedures used by Maintenance, Operations, and peersWork closely with Operations and Engineering personnel to develop job scopes. Write functional specifications for vendor use in quotationsMaintain a strong emphasis on process improvement projects -- customer focused innovations, cost saving improvements, process optimization, etc.Utilize a proactive approach and project skills to develop solutions to short-term and long-term issuesDesign and implement control system logic based on process knowledge, applicable safety and environmental requirements, operational need, and maintenance requirements thatprovide clearly defined benefitsUtilize automation experience to improve and optimize the world class paper machine process so as to keep this facility as the leaders in the group for this productWork closely with Maintenance and Operations to identify and resolve issuesLead troubleshooting efforts of automation and instrumentation systems and processes.Promote technical skills in E\I techniciansAs part of the Process Control team, shares in the responsibility of providing weekend and off-hour availability to support Process Control mill needs as well as startup support fromplanned and unplanned shutdownsAdhere to all mill safety rules, participate in or may lead safety programs and meetings with the goal of improving safety at the mill. Supports the mill behavior-based safety programEvaluate, troubleshoot, and maintains system hardware

Requirements: 

Employer will accept a bachelor’s degree in engineering, pulp and paper technology or related field or foreign equivalent and 10 years of experience in industrial and process control or in the job offered. Position requires experience in the following: 

Experience in instrumentation, control devices, and motor controlsExperience troubleshooting for evaluating root cause and addressing technical issues with long term solutionsExperience in Paper Machine MCS/DCS/QCS automation and controls with skills in programming, diagnostics, troubleshooting repair and tuning of control loops this system utilizes.Experience on system infrastructure for smart MCC’s that interfaces with the DCS Experience with DCS systems that utilize block builder tools and HTML user interface Experience with systems that are based on VMWare to operate the computing platform requiredExperience with systems that utilize Ethernet networks including switches, routers and VLANs and Operational technology that is used by the automation system to control the process.Experience with Industrial Communication Protocols including RS-485 and Ethernet IP base. Experience with control loop tuning and performance evaluation tools Experience in driving large scale control system projects from concept to commissioning 

Contact: Email resume to: greg.keller@westrock.com (ATR58420) must be included in resume, cover letter, and subject line. 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.